Winter is always the worst time of year for smokers. Bogey and Bacall - those most glamourous of nicophiles - never had to suffer the indignity of juggling cigarette, matches and umbrella while exiled to a frozen fire escape and forced out onto the icy streets to sate their cravings.

A Guide to Kicking the Habit for Good Why quitting smoking can seem so hard Smoking tobacco is both a physical addiction and a psychological habit. The nicotine from cigarettes provides a temporary, and addictive, high. Eliminating that regular fix of nicotine will cause your body to experience physical withdrawal symptoms and cravings.